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Feb 2021
Last Updated: 05/02/2021
Harrogate coalition seeking views on tackling climate change
The survey asks questions about people's lifestyles and how actions impact on the local environment. Conservative councillor Paul Haslam told the Stray Ferret that "it's vital that people make their voice heard" on climate change.
Knabs Ridge wind farm, Pennypot Lane near Harrogate.
The Harrogate District Climate Change Coalition (HDCCC) has launched a residents' survey that asks for views on reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change.
The survey, which is available here until March 28, asks questions about people's lifestyles to learn more about how actions impact on the local environment.
HDCCC was set up by Harrogate Borough Council over a year ago with the aim of bringing together local government, green groups and business.
'All of mankind'
Conservative councillor and HDCCC committee chair Paul Haslam told the Stray Ferret that "it's vital that people make their voice heard" on climate change.
He said:
"It’s a serious issue facing all of mankind. This is about making a difference locally to our environment, quality of air, reduction in carbon emissions and contributing to the global situation."
HDCCC chair of communications Kirsty Hallett said a high number of responses to the survey will help inform local action on climate change.
She added:
"This will help the Harrogate District Climate Change Coalition to provide information which will be genuinely useful. It will also help local residents and businesses to understand the choices we all need to make in order to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero."
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Concern over the environment is arguably at its highest point ever in Harrogate following Harrogate Spring Water's controversial application for its bottling plant into Rotary Wood, which was rejected by councillors last month.
HDCCC issued a "neutral" response to the proposals, whilst highlighting the importance of trees in mitigating climate change locally.
Since HDCCC was formed it has not been without criticism. HBC called it a “great leap forward” for the environment but members have criticised it for being little more than a “talking shop”.
HDCCC has four subgroups, which meet several times a year to discuss issues such as sustainable transport, tree planting, renewable energy, recycling and communications.
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